GRAMBLING, La. (AP) -- Brion Rush scored 20 points to lead Grambling State to a 75-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over instate rival Southern University Saturday.
Jamar Lewis added 16 points and pulled down nine rebounds for the Tigers (5-5, 2-1 SWAC). Ron Ellis added 14 and Andre Ratliff had 12.
Deon Saunders led the Jaguars (5-7, 2-1) with 16 points. Jerimie Collier added 12, Chris Alexander had 11 and Jarvis Vaughn had 10. Saunders also grabbed seven rebounds and Alexander dished out six assists.
Grambling State led 50-43 at the half.
